The Musical Universe of Hermeto Pascoal

This article explores the social and musical impact of the Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader Hermeto Pascoal, as well as the historical, political, and economic conditions of his cultural production. The author focuses on the 1981-93 period when the composer led a quintet of...

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Published in:Popular music and society 2011-05, Vol.34 (2), p.133-161
Main Author: Neto, Luiz Costa-Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aesthetics
Artistic movements
Bandleaders
Brazil
Brazilian music
Composers
Culture
Economic conditions
Historical text analysis
Innovations
Instrumental music
Music
Music and Society
Musicians
Musicians & conductors
Pascoal, Hermeto
Political conditions
Politics
Popular music
Social impact
Social influence
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Summary:This article explores the social and musical impact of the Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader Hermeto Pascoal, as well as the historical, political, and economic conditions of his cultural production. The author focuses on the 1981-93 period when the composer led a quintet of musicians which formed a community revolving around his home in the neighborhood of Jabour, in the outer suburbs of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The professional career and "Universal" musical system of Hermeto Pascoal are related to various important artistic movements and musical genres and styles, demonstrating the innovative role played by Hermeto Pascoal in the history of popular music in Brazil.
ISSN:0300-7766
1740-1712
DOI:10.1080/03007760903214803